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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Mar
Pages: 7
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The Contribution of Practical Work to the Science Curriculum
Needham, Richard
School Science Review, v95 n352 p63-69 Mar 2014
Practical work is viewed by many as essential to the school science curriculum. It continues to be specified in many curriculum statements, with a wide range of claims being used to justify its inclusion. Currently, practical work is facing a number of challenges, including that it is not effective in promoting learning. An analysis of a specific activity shows the complexity of challenges faced by learners, with suggestions for making learning more effective.
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Educational Practices, Science Activities, Educational Resources, Educational Objectives, Student Evaluation, Expertise, Instructional Effectiveness, Barriers, Instructional Improvement, Teaching Methods, Educational Change, Change Strategies, Demonstrations (Educational), Learning Strategies, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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